Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting: 2 Children Killed, 17 Injured

Tragic Attack at Annunciation Catholic School

• 🎯 A gunman opened fire through the windows of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during mass.
• 💔 Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed in the attack.
• 🏥 Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were injured.

Eyewitness Account

• 😨 A witness described hiding under church pews as shots were fired, with bullets hitting near them.
• 🤝 A friend named Victor reportedly saved the witness but was himself injured.

Investigation and Perpetrator

• 👤 Police believe the shooter acted alone and had legally purchased weapons.
• 📝 A manifesto belonging to the perpetrator was found, timed for release on YouTube, containing disturbing writings.
• 🔍 The manifesto content has been removed with FBI assistance and is under active investigation.
• 🕊️ The perpetrator died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Gun Violence in Education

• ⚖️ The incident highlights the ongoing and divisive issue of gun control in the US.
• 📈 This marks the 146th incident of gun violence at a primary or secondary educational institution in the US since January, according to the K through 12 school shooting database.